Description
Bougainvilleas love hot, dry, sunny spaces and they seem to perform better when slightly neglected, so don t be to attentive to your plant and it should thrive. Water thoroughly and then allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out before you water again. The easiest way to test the soil moisture content is to stick your finger into it.
Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees with flower-like spring leaves near its flowe Different authors accept between four and 18 species in the genus.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | bougainvillea |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 15.00 to 40.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Purple, red, pink and yellow |
| Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Water sparingly as bougainvillea plants produce too much leaf growth in place of flowers with excessive water.Over-watering can cause rot and weakening of the plant.
Bougainvillea torch glow variegated care
Bougainvillea can be grown in plastic or terra cotta pots, hanging baskets lined with sphagnum moss, planter boxes and concrete planters, even old laundry baskets will serve the purpose.The container having adequate number of holes at its bottom to provide drainage is the best. Use broken pieces of clay pots or Styrofoam packing material to line the bottom of the container for drainage.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 32 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Bougainvillea torch glow variegated special feature
Plants can be grown in containers and used around pools, giving a distinctive southern feel to an area. They can also be espaliered or trained on a standard or grown in a large basket. They are large billowing plants that have a nice texture as well as colorful flower bracts. In a greenhouse or sunroom, they will require ample room to spread.
Bougainvillea torch glow variegated uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Unverified information Popular in Ayurveda, this herb is known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties
- The roots of Boerhavia diffusa, commonly known as Punarnava, are used by a large number of tribes in India for the treatment of various hepatic disorders and for internal inflammation
- Anodectal data has also reported effectiveness of Boerhavia diffusa incases of oedema and ascites resulting from early cirrhosis of the liver and chronic peritonitis